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Rules of Baccarat

It has been called the “Game of Whales,” the choice game of the high stakes player. For years, Baccarat has been the high class choice of the elite at casinos, where the biggest players play.

Baccarat appears confusing to the casual observer, but it is actually a very simple game to figure out, with elements of several card games, perhaps blackjack above all.

The basic rules are simple; suits mean nothing in this game (like blackjack). Card values are based solely on the numbers.

Aces are worth one point, cards 2-9 are worth face value, and 10s and paint (or face cards – K, Q, J) are worth 0 points.

The combined value of the cards without going above 10 represents the player’s score. The best possible score is 9; the lowest is 10, which is actually zero.

If a player’s hand value goes over 10, the actual score is the combination minus 10. For example, if a player has 8 and 7, the hand value is 5 (15 minus 10).

A king and a 4 would equal 4, since the value of the king is zero.

In baccarat, you are not playing the house or the dealer; you are playing against the other cards, which makes it a very unique game.

Baccarat has strict rules for when you can take additional cards. Winning or losing depends on the betting options.

There are two key elements: The player and the banker. Here is out it works for the player:
If the player's first two cards total 6 or more, then the player must stand. If the player's first two cards total 5 or less, the player must draw and additional card.

This is how it works for the banker: If is first two cards total 7 or more, banker must stand. If the banker's first two cards total 0, 1, or 2, then the banker must draw. If the banker's first two cards total 3, 4, 5, or 6, then whether the banker draws is determined by the whether the player drew.

The ideal result is a “natural,” which is a natural 8 or 9 on the initial deal, when each player gets two cards.

In a real casino, a baccarat table is large and rectangular – roughly the size of a craps table.

The house edge on the game is smaller than most casino games, giving the player more of a fair chance.

Because of this, baccarat has long been a game for the richest and most elite players.

As with most casino games, there are opportunities to play everywhere, especially online. Most online sites offer free games, which gives players an opportunity to learn the rules and feel of the game without risking real money.

Once you have a feel, you can move on to the live games.

In real casinos, baccarat is often placed aside in a roped off room, where the big players play.

But there are also games available like mini-baccarat, and the limits are not all high.

Baccarat is a game that requires very little skill; it is more of a game of chance, as the actual plays are pre-determined. But the low house edge gives players a chance. It also enables players to hang around for long sessions without losing all of their bankrolls.

Give this game a try and you too might become a “whale.”

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